Oceanside  Oceanside police are searching for a serial robber and are asking for the public’s help to locate him.

The thief has committed seven robberies since Oct. 13, most recently at a 7-Eleven store on Mission Avenue near Mesa Drive about 11 p.m. Monday, police said Thursday.

During each crime, the robber entered a store with the lower half of his face covered and demanded cash and cigarettes, police said. He has been armed with a gun, knife and screwdriver at various times.

The robber was described as Samoan or Latino, 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a heavy build. Police released surveillance photos of him.

An accomplice was seen at the robbery on Monday. He was described as white or Latino, 18 to 20 years old with a thin build.

Anyone with information about the robberies can call Detective Bill Wallace at (760) 435-4892 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (888) 580-8477. Tipsters could be eligible for a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.